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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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